1
as in infamous
not respectable
a notorious mastermind of terrorist activities
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as in famous
widely known
a book signing for a notorious author of tell-all celebrity biographies
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Recent Examples of notorious
New York City housing is notorious for being compact, but this roomy Brooklyn townhouse even includes a Dolby Atmos theater, editing rooms, and so much more.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
The resumption of repatriation flights follows growing outrage in Venezuela over the US deporting 238 Venezuelans to El Salvador, who were then transferred to the notorious Cecot mega-prison.
—Michael Rios, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
After analyzing unsolved true crimes leads to massive popularity followed by a controversial downfall, Woo Sang attempts to reclaim his crown by tracking the notorious Hemline Serial Killer in real time — only to discover the killer has been watching his broadcast.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
The fair was overseen by Robert Moses, the influential and notorious urban planner whose highway projects displaced hundreds of thousands New Yorkers.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
The resumption of repatriation flights follows growing outrage in Venezuela over the US deporting 238 Venezuelans to El Salvador, who were then transferred to the notorious Cecot mega-prison.
—Michael Rios, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
After analyzing unsolved true crimes leads to massive popularity followed by a controversial downfall, Woo Sang attempts to reclaim his crown by tracking the notorious Hemline Serial Killer in real time — only to discover the killer has been watching his broadcast.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
The fair was overseen by Robert Moses, the influential and notorious urban planner whose highway projects displaced hundreds of thousands New Yorkers.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for notorious
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Classic Farmhouse, East Hampton This house has quite the storied history: its former owners were the Washington Post’s Ben Bradlee and Sally Quinn (who later went on to buy perhaps the most infamous house in the Hamptons: Grey Gardens).—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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The pair arrived at the International Space Station on June 5 aboard the infamous Boeing Starliner but could not return due to discovered technical issues with the spacecraft.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Rare ‘Big 12’ Victories Aside from Vasco da Gama, the only side from Rio or São Paulo to win on opening day, only two more teams from Brazil’s famous big 12 registered three points.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Everyone scurrying in and out of Ringo’s suite looks famous, or almost famous.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
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It’s implied that before going into construction, Levon had brought his military training into civilian life in some shady (though likely heroic) capacity or another — maybe even kidnap recovery.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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During a recent conversation with legendary radio host Big Boy, the 26-year-old spoke about her haters and shady tension that led to this notion.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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The latest New York news Image Online rage invades a famed retreat: The Chautauqua Institution, a 151-year-old intellectual center in upstate New York, has been rocked by online accusations of antisemitism and liberal bias, as well as dismay over cuts to its opera budget.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The luxury footwear brand has partnered with one of the jewels in Rocco Forte Hotels’ crown, the famed Hotel de Russie in Rome, to develop the first Aquazzura Bar.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, financial transactions indicating criminal activity, such as money laundering, contribute to the score.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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Bennett, the attorney, is a former federal prosecutor who served in the office of independent counsel Kenneth Starr from 1995 to 1999, when Starr was conducting a criminal investigation of then-President Bill Clinton.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Ruth Reichl, the celebrated food writer and longtime restaurant critic for the New York Times, will be in Henrico on Thursday to promote her new book.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
25 Mar. 2025
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The film, based on Georges Simenon’s 1950 novel, stars Depardieu as a celebrated but tyrannical actor grappling with personal and professional decline.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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Trump also targeted the law firm Covington & Burling through an executive order while Perkins Coie, another prominent law firm that Trump targeted with an executive order, took the issue to court and won a temporary restraining order against the order.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Mar. 2025
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Ludovic Marin | Afp | Getty Images The Atlantic on Wednesday published the full text thread from the Trump administration’s Signal group that accidentally included a prominent journalist in discussions of pending U.S. military strikes.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, the Launch Test Kitchen, located on the View Level, will invite guest chefs throughout the season to bring their culinary creativity to Oracle Park, presenting innovative food concepts inspired by San Francisco’s renowned restaurant scene.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The renowned pastor joined the TODAY show on March 26 to discuss the health scare.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Notorious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notorious. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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